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The problem with Boredom

The problem with Boredom

Does it help lead to political extremism or keep us grounded?

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Sam Mace
Jul 09, 2025
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Boredom is something almost all of us are struck with once in a while. When we sit uncomfortably in our cosy chairs, or are slowly walking back from the shop we did not have to go to, we cast our minds towards what we could be doing. As if, we should be doing something, anything, to stave off this peculiar feeling. It does not make us unhappy, perhaps a…

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